You’re expected to hold a degree
In this dog-eat-dog world
To be a functioning part of society
Tell me what does it really mean
When students display their dubiety
Perhaps, they aught to pursue a PhD
Education never mattered much to me
I just wanted the rewards and treats
That came with living the dream
Inquisitively
Always getting in to stuff
Acting like a pup
Slowly earning masters trust
Tolerating, fluffy butt
I’ve taken hundreds
Of pictures of my new pup
In less than two months
Two years ago, last month
My heart was punctured & crushed
I still miss HER so much
Yet I’m ready for another pup
I’ve waited long enough
My heart’s already filling up
Only she’s barely 3 weeks old
And needs more time to grow
Before I can bring her home
She sent this selfie for show
Said to tell y’all hello
And she can’t wait to run her chateau
Watches over me
From her field of dreams
Now running wild and free
A year ago today
I watched my Tara slip away
It still feels like it was yesterday
She laid down to sleep
Leaving only memories to keep
That fill me with pride and peace
My Shepherd
Watches over me
From her field of dreams
Now running wild and free
I’m not afraid of the dark
I get an early morning start
Sacrificing my fitful sleep
To beat the California heat
When all is still tucked in bed
Getting their snooze on instead
It’s calm and quiet till I walk by
With my shepherd at my side
Waking up every dog in sight
Activating the motion lights
Making the evenings a fine
Time for sipping on red wine
Longer days now filled with work
There’s no time for creative words
My pic & roadside path
Seasons do change
Growth tends to slow
Yet greenery remains
Alongside the road
Mongrel at my side
Familiar worn path
Even measured strides
Helps me to relax
Bright blue skies
Warming my skin
Valued golden prize
Shines deep within
Ready and able
Thriving today
Always thankful
For another day
